A place to show my work
Challenge one:
Can you tell a story in 7 words?
The imposter smiled, but truth soon revealed.
Challenge two:
Can you tell a story in 50 words?
Aunt Maria wore a bright coat as she navigated the maze of her garden. She hoped to qualify for the pie contest this year. Inspired by a Latin recipe, she added exotic spices, transforming her dish. As the judges tasted it, she wondered if her secret ingredient would impress them.
Allie was an alligator unlike any other in the swamp. While most of her fellow gators were fearless and bold, she was anxious and fearful. She didn’t understand why she was so different, but it seemed to affect every aspect of her life.
While other alligators spent their days basking in the sun and hunting for food, Allie could often be found hiding in the shadows, her heart racing with fear. She was terrified of the unknown, of things she couldn’t control, and of the other creatures in the swamp
Allie’s anxiety had been with her ever since she was a hatchling. She was always the smallest of her siblings, and her parents were overprotective, warning her of all the dangers in the swamp. As she grew older, her anxiety only intensified, and she struggled to fit in with the other gators.
One day, while hiding in the shadows, Allie overheard the other gators talking about a new alligator in the swamp. His name was Derek, and he was known for his bravery and strength. The other alligators were impressed by him, but Allie felt a wave of jealousy and inadequacy wash over her. She knew she could never be like Derek.
But fate had other plans for Allie. As luck would have it, she and Derek crossed paths while hunting for food. Derek was immediately drawn to Allie’s shy and anxious demeanor, and he could tell she was different from the other gators.
He approached her cautiously, not wanting to startle her, and introduced himself. Allie was taken aback by Derek’s kindness and couldn’t believe he wanted to be friends with her. They began talking, and Allie found herself opening up to Derek about her anxiety and fears.
To her surprise, Derek was understanding and empathetic. He shared his own struggles and helped Allie understand that her anxiety was nothing to be ashamed of. With his support, Allie started to come out of her shell, and she and Derek became the closest of friends.
Derek showed Allie how to be brave and face her fears head-on. He taught her how to swim faster and hunt for food more efficiently. He even introduced her to other creatures in the swamp, showing her that they weren’t as scary as she thought.
As their friendship grew, Allie’s anxiety started to fade away. She gained confidence and was no longer afraid to explore the swamp. She even joined Derek in basking in the sun and taking on some of the bigger predators like the crocodiles and pythons.
Allie’s transformation was remarkable, and her family couldn’t believe the change in her. They were proud of her and happy that she had found such a good friend in Derek. Allie realized that she didn’t have to be like the other gators in the swamp. She could be her unique self, and that was more than enough.
Allie’s anxiety may have been a burden, but it also led her to meet her best friend and find courage she never knew she had. From that day on, Allie was no longer known as the anxious alligator. She was Allie, the brave and fearless gator who had found her place in the swamp.
-M.A.D.
M.A.D. Works 